mango

noun

man·​go ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō 

plural mangoes also mangos

1

: a tropical usually large ovoid or oblong fruit with a firm yellowish-red skin, hard central stone, and juicy aromatic pulp

also : an evergreen tree (Mangifera indica) of the cashew family that bears mangoes

2

: sweet pepper

Examples of mango in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What ingredients go in a mango black bean quinoa bowl? —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

This is actually a mango mousse, chocolate mousse and tiramisu mousse. —Janelle Burrell, CBS News, 14 May 2026

Another easy way to travel with fruit, this variety pack includes 24 mini bars in strawberry, mango, and blueberry. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026

Arrange 1 avocado, thinly sliced, and ½ mango, thinly sliced, on top, then spoon tuna mixture with dressing over. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mango

• tango
• chenango
• shenango

Kids Definition

mango

noun

man·​go ˈmaŋ-gō 

plural mangoes also mangos

: a yellowish red tropical fruit with a firm skin, hard central stony seed, and juicy mildly tart pulp

also : an evergreen tree related to the cashew that bears this fruit